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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.88, 24,305.51 and 10,898.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.88, 24,305.51 and 10,898.67 is: 15,041.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.88 : 24,305.51 = 10,898.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.88/24,305.51 = 10,898.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.88x = 24,305.51 × 10,898.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.88x = 264,897,810.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,897,810.19/17,610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,041.71

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